- (1) When charges are made against a licensee through a written complaint which would justify suspension or revocation, if proven, notice of the specific nature of the charges and the time and place of a hearing will be served upon the accused by registered mail and addressed to the last known address on record, not less than twenty-one (21) days before the date fixed for such hearing.
(2) The Board may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a license after notice and opportunity for the applicant/ licensee to be heard, upon proof of any of the following actions:
- (a) Failure to meet any requirement established by law or by rule adopted by the Board.
- (b) Engaging in fraud, misrepresentation, deception, or concealment of a material fact in applying for, receiving, or maintaining a license or certification with the Board.
- (c) Having a disqualifying conviction as defined by the Board.
- (d) Failure to pay all fees required by the Board.
- (e) Making any payment to the Board that is dishonored.
- (f) Having a comparable license or certification denied, revoked, or suspended in any other jurisdiction.
- (g) Having a formal disciplinary action pending in any jurisdiction before any regulatory authority that is comparable in purpose to the Board.
- (h) Failure to comply with any refresher training requirements.
- (i) Failure to pay any fine assessed by the Board within 15 calendar days of final notice of the assessment.
- (j) When there is probable cause to believe that a licensed Contract Security Company or a person with a current license or certification from the Board has violated the Act or any rule adopted by the Board.
- (k) Any other reason as determined by the Board that a Contract Security Company or person is unsuitable for licensure or certification by the Board.
- (l) Having been found mentally or physically impaired on the job while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other substance that causes mental or physical impairment.
Author: Alabama Security Regulatory Board
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-27C-3(a)(1).
Editor’s Note: Original Rule .13 was renumbered to .14 per certification filed January 27, 2017; effective March 13, 2017.
History: New Rule: Filed February 24, 2014; effective March 31, 2014. Amended: Filed July 20, 2018; effective September 3, 2018.